Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. I graduated with my Master's from Aurora University and have been practicing for four years. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients who are facing obstacles in their lives and need guidance on how to overcome them. Help is available and I encourage you to reach out if what you're going through feels too difficult to face alone.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Each session is aimed at supporting whatever my client needs at that time. My goal is for all my clients to leave our sessions feeling lighter, and that whatever brought them to therapy is slowly becoming more manageable over time.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to connect with people from all walks of life. I have experience working in community mental health, group private practice, suicide prevention, domestic violence, home health, and hospice. The youngest client I ever worked with was 6 years old, and the oldest was over 100!
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I like to explore with my clients how certain beliefs and negative thought patterns may be making them feel stuck or unable to cope with whatever challenges they are currently facing. I help my clients explore other ways of thinking to help them feel better and more in control of their lives.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness with my clients to help bring them back to the present moment and gain control over certain thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We cannot always control what is going on around us or what happens to us, and mindfulness offers a way to refocus to the present, without judgment, and gives us a choice to respond differently than what we may be accustomed to.
Faith based therapy
As a Catholic woman, faith is an important part of my life, and I understand how personal beliefs and values shape our identity and well-being. Religion can influence mental health in positive and negative ways, and I strive to help clients navigate any challenges openly and without judgment. I welcome clients of all religious backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, and those questioning their faith.
Compassion Focused
I have often worked with clients who have a harsh inner critic. I help my clients slowly learn how to respond differently to themselves, to eventually reach a place of greater self-acceptance and compassion for who they are.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In this non-directive approach, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space, where my clients can explore whatever is coming up for them within a supportive environment. My clients will take the lead during appointments and I will help them grow through exploring their own experiences.